Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
verae
ID:
1214463

Status:
valid

Authors:
Potemkin

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Actual Probl. Bryol. 165 2005

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213801



Common Names

  • Chonecolea verae
  • Verae's Chonecolea
  • Verae's Moss


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Description

Chonecolea verae (also called Vera's Chonecolea, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a prostrate growth habit. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodland floors and rock crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Chonecolea verae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chonecolea verae has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chonecolea verae is a small, perennial, evergreen fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Chonecolea verae

Chonecolea verae can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Chonecolea verae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chonecolea verae?

Chonecolea verae

What type of plant is Chonecolea verae?

Moss

Where is Chonecolea verae found?

North America, Europe, and Asia

Species in the Cephaloziellaceae family

Allisoniella subbipartita, Allisoniella nigra, Allisoniella recurva, Allisoniella scottii, Allisoniella tasmanica, Amphicephalozia geisslerae, Amphicephalozia africana, Amphicephalozia amplexicaulis, Cephalojonesia incuba, Cephalomitrion aterrimum, Cephaloziella brinkmanii, Cephaloziella dentata, Cephaloziella divaricata, Cephaloziella elachista, Cephaloziella grimsulana, Cephaloziella hampeana, Cephaloziella integerrima, Cephaloziella massalongii, Cephaloziella patulifolia, Cephaloziella phyllacantha, Cephaloziella rappii, Cephaloziella rubella, Cephaloziella spinicaulis, Cephaloziella turneri, Cephaloziella uncinata, Cephaloziella spinigera, Cephaloziella subtilis, Cephaloziella arctogena, Cephaloziella longii, Cephaloziella microphylla, Cephaloziella aenigmatica, Cephaloziella muelleriana, Cephaloziella invisa, Cephaloziella grandiretis, Cephaloziella nothogena, Cephaloziella exigua, Cephaloziella pellucida, Cephaloziella breviperianthia, Cephaloziella aspericaulis, Cephaloziella elegans, Cephaloziella meghalayensis, Cephaloziella dentifolia, Cephaloziella obtusilobula, Cephaloziella mamillifera, Cephaloziella capensis, Cephaloziella natalensis, Cephaloziella tenuissima, Cephaloziella stellulifera, Cephaloziella heteroica, Cephaloziella exiliflora,

References

Alexey D. Potemkin (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Potemkin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216739: Based on data supplied by Bryonames